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Culture Grams: The Country of Taiwan

Culture Grams: The Country of Taiwan. Taiwan. An island country, part of Asian continent Population: 23,299,716. The Flag of Taiwan. The flag of the Republic of China, currently in control of Taiwan National Anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jjwn08Dev0. Symbols of Taiwan.

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Culture Grams: The Country of Taiwan

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  1. Culture Grams: The Country of Taiwan

  2. Taiwan • An island country, part of Asian continent • Population: 23,299,716

  3. The Flag of Taiwan • The flag of the Republic of China, currently in control of Taiwan • National Anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jjwn08Dev0

  4. Symbols of Taiwan • The mei flower (plum blossom) • Symbolizes the courage and determination of the Taiwanese people • Motto of Taiwan: NONE • In 1544, a Portuguese ship sighted Taiwan and named it "Ilha Formosa", which means "Beautiful Island".

  5. Climate • Tropical/Subtropical (humid) • Pleasant year round (71⁰F) • Rainy in May & June • Typhoons (June to October)

  6. Government of Taiwan • Capital: Taipei • Head of State: President Ma Ying-jeou • Type of Government: Democracy • Relation with China: they are not BFF's. Taiwan wants independence from China, China wants to rule Taiwan. • Constitution: follow China's constitution • Laws: Made by the Legislative "Yuan"

  7. Passports • Residents have a passport which looks like this------> • Immigration to Taiwan- one must get a special certificate (ARC) which gives permission to stay for long time periods • Visitors just show their country's passport for entry!

  8. The Taiwanese • Language:Mandarin Chinese (2nd or 3rd languages are Taiwanese and English) • Students spend large amounts of time studying • Most popular sport: Baseball!

  9. $$$ Money $$$ • Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD) • Strong economy (exchange of money for goods and services)

  10. Services • Manufacturing: Exports include electronics, textiles, metals, machinery

  11. Food • Seafood • Noodles • Shrimp, pork, rice and soy are common foods • Boba milk tea w/ chewy tapioca balls added to it

  12. Holidays • Chinese New Year

  13. Holidays • Double Ten Day (the 10th day of the 10th month), which commemorates the Chinese revolution of 10 October 1911 • People celebrate with parades, fireworks, dancing and martial arts

  14. That's all about Taiwan!Goodbye! baby panda Yuan Zai born in Taipei, July 2013

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